On the 19 October 2017, the Two Million Tusks (TMT) study, “Ivory: The Grey Areas“ was released – the study encompasses a comprehensive analysis of the United Kingdom (UK) auctioning of ivory lots during the 2016/2017 period. Two Million Tusks (TMT) study – “Ivory: The Grey Areas,” October 2017 Alarmingly, …

Today, in the United Kingdom Houses of Parliament, Westminster Hall, 16:30 hours onwards (live on Parliamentlive.tv), there will be a debate of the UK Government and Parliament petition “Shut down the domestic ivory market in the UK.” There is also a gathering outside Parliament today (15:00 – 18:00 hours) (supported …

UK Government and Parliament Petition – “Shut down the domestic ivory market in the United Kingdom“ Update from ivory auctioneers in Australia: “Leonard Joel kicks elephant out of the saleroom,” Financial Review, 7 December 2016 On Wednesday, 16 November 2016, Action for Elephants UK organised a gathering outside of the Department for Environment, Food …

Petition – “Shut down the domestic ivory market in the UK” 16 November 2016 – Call on DEFRA to shut the United Kingdom’s ivory trade (event page link), “We will meet directly outside DEFRA, this will give people time to filter in the small area outside the DEFRA building, Nobel …

Banner Image “Elaborately Carved Tusks” Courtesy of Kate Wong UK Petition – “Shut down the domestic ivory market in the UK“ The United Kingdom Ivory Trade – Should there be a blanket ban on all ivory trading? Let’s take a look at the high end of the ‘legal’ antique ivory trade. Figure …